Crime Rate in Cwmtillery: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cwmtillery

The total recorded crimes in Cwmtillery, Blaenau Gwent, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cwmtillery crime rate of 8.86 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cwmtillery, encompassing approximately 5,645 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Cwmtillery Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Barker Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4
  • Rose Heyworth Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cwmtillery?

To understand the safety of Cwmtillery, we need to analyze Cwmtillery crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Blaenau Gwent:

    • In 2024, Cwmtillery demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 616 crimes compared to 739.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cwmtillery recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

    • In 2023, Cwmtillery had fewer crimes than the Blaenau Gwent average, with 519 crimes compared to 623. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cwmtillery recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Blaenau Gwent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blaenau Gwent, Cwmtillery has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Cwmtillery Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cwmtillery has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 8.86 ranking 10th out of 13 in the Blaenau Gwent, UK

In 2024, the total Cwmtillery crimes were 616. The crime rate of Cwmtillery in 2024 was 109.12 (year) or 9.09 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cwmtillery were around 519 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.93 (year) or 7.66 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Blaenau Gwent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cwmtillery)CrimesRank (Cwmtillery)CrimesRank (Cwmtillery)
Tredegar111 11,487 11,144 1
Abertillery and Six Bells88 31,123 2963 2
Ebbw Vale South101 21,025 3791 3
Sirhowy77 4754 5704 4
Ebbw Vale North69 6768 4693 6
Brynmawr50 9733 7698 5
Beaufort70 5693 8525 9
Nantyglo56 8745 6648 7
Blaina57 7674 9631 8
Llanhilleth45 11577 11440 11
Rassau and Garnlydan44 12562 12415 12
Cwm30 13322 13309 13
Georgetown22 14273 14236 14

Cwmtillery Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 202411
October 20249
September 202410
August 20246
July 20247
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202516
March 202515
January 202521
December 202430
November 202428
October 202432
September 202421
August 202425
July 202420
June 202444
May 202421

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 202512
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20242
July 202411
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20249
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20248
May 20241

High Crime Locations Cwmtillery in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cwmtillery postcode area is presented below.

1. Barker Avenue (Map)
Total12
Public order7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rose Heyworth Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Attlee Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
5. Arael View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Preston Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Burglary1
8. Valley View Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lawrence Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1

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